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Importance of in-situ EDXRF Measurements in the Preservation and Conservation of Material Culture

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X-rays for Archaeology

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The paper presents a series of in-situ Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) measurements performed in Greece and Cyprus for the characterization and quantitative analysis of valuable archaeological and historical artifacts, such as pigments on wall paintings and ceramics as well as gold and bronze alloys on sculpture and jewelry. The various types of instrumentation and analytical procedures used for the quantification of in-situ XRF data will be discussed. The experience acquired from the above investigations will be critically reviewed in order to assess the importance, as well as the limitations of in-situ EDXRF analyses in the preservation and conservation of our cultural heritage.

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  1. Institute of Nuclear Physics, NCSR “Demokritos”, Laboratory for Material Analysis, Athens, 153 10, Greece

    A.G. Karydas, Ch. Zarkadas & Th. Paradellis

  2. The Wiener Laboratory, The American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 54 Souidias Street, Athens, 106 76, Greece

    X. Brecoulaki

  3. Amptek, Inc., 6 De Angelo Drive, Bedford, Mass., 01730, USA

    Th. Pantazis

  4. Thetis Authentics-Science and Techniques for Art History Conservation Ltd, 41, M. Moussourou str., Athens, 116 36, Greece

    E. Aloupi

  5. Department of Conservation of Antiquities & Works of Art, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, Ag. Spyridonas, Aigaleo, 12210, Greece

    V. Argyropoulos

  6. Benaki Museum, 1 Koumbari Street, Athens, 106 74, Greece

    D. Kotzamani

  7. Ecole Polytechnique de l’universite de Nantes, Rue Christien Pauc, BP 50609, 44306, Nantes Cedex 3, France

    R. Bernard

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This paper is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Themis Paradellis, whose pioneering work on the application of EDXRF techniques in the study of Cultural Heritage in Greece inspired all co-authors in this article.

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Karydas, A. et al. (2005). Importance of in-situ EDXRF Measurements in the Preservation and Conservation of Material Culture. In: Uda, M., Demortier, G., Nakai, I. (eds) X-rays for Archaeology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3581-0_2

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